Cement board siding can fail from cracking, moisture damage, and deterioration often stemming from improper installation, such as insufficient expansion gaps, overdriven fasteners or missing flashing. Environmental factors or impact damage can also cause water intrusion, mold, swelling, and structural issues.

Composite siding usually fails from moisture damage such as swelling, rot and mold, poor installation and environmental factors like excessive heat or UV. All of these can result in cracks, warping, delamination, and premature deterioration.

Cedar siding typically fails from moisture damage leading to warping and splitting and can result from infrequent cleaning or staining. Insect infestation or pest damage can lead to other cosmetic problems, like fading, cracking, or peeling finishes.

Stucco siding can present problems when moisture gets trapped behind the porous material, leading to wood rot, mold, crumbling and structural damage. It is often caused by improper insulation and inadequate waterproofing, weep screed drainage, or improper sealing around openings.

EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System) siding may underperform due to usually moisture intrusion, leading to severe issues like wood rot, mold, structural damage, and detachment. This is typically caused by poor installation, sealant failure, or inadequate drainage.